Sec. 33.023. RATEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. (a) The governing body of a municipality participating in or conducting a ratemaking proceeding may engage rate consultants, accountants, auditors, attorneys, and engineers to:
(1) conduct investigations, present evidence, and advise and represent the governing body; and
(2) assist the governing body with litigation in an electric utility ratemaking proceeding before the governing body, a regulatory authority, or a court.
(b) The electric utility in the ratemaking proceeding shall reimburse the governing body of the municipality for the reasonable cost of the services of a person engaged under Subsection (a) to the extent the applicable regulatory authority determines is reasonable.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act
Subtitle B - Electric Utilities
Chapter 33 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Municipality
Subchapter B. Rate Determination
Section 33.021. Rate Determination
Section 33.0211. Rates and Fees Charged by Certain Municipally Owned Utilities
Section 33.022. Consideration of Revenues and Return From Nonexempt Area
Section 33.023. Ratemaking Proceedings
Section 33.024. Statement of Intent